ACCOUNTANT (UMP)

Job Requisition ID: 50918 

Opening Date: 10/17/2025
Closing Date: 10/30/2025
​Agency: Department of Human Services
Class Title: ACCOUNTANT - 00130 
Skill Option: UMP Certificate 
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Salary $4,954-$6,894/month ($59,448-$82,728/year)
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC062 Technical Employees, AFSCME
Merit Comp Code: 

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This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

 

While not required, a Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) is recommended. When applicable, titles that require specific coursework, professional license or certification will include a notation requesting the appropriate document(s) be uploaded in the Additional Documents section of your application. Failure to upload requested transcripts, license and/or proof of certification when specified may result in ineligibility. Please note that the Department of Human Services must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be extended.

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

 

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

 

Why Work for Illinois?

 

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No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

Position Overview

Under general supervision in the Expenditure Control Unit, Bureau of Expenditure Accounting, Office of Fiscal Services, Department of Human Services, performs professional accounting functions in the Expenditure Control Unit.  Maintains and reconciles voucher adjustment/warrant actions for the Department.  Researches, corrects errors and/or deletes payment documents on Comptroller suspense file. Makes reconciling adjustments and maintains records of adjustments entered into Automated Agency Accounting System to reconcile with Comptroller’s.

Essential Functions

• Performs professional accounting functions in the Expenditure Control Unit.
• Maintains and reconciles accounts.
• Researches and prepares adjustment forms to be sent to Comptroller’s Office.
• Researches discrepancies on the monthly reconciliations of agency’s appropriations with the Office of the Comptroller as provided by the General Accounting Unit.
• Develops and runs spreadsheet updates.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college, with courses in business administration and accounting OR four (4)